Main Entry: 1wor·ship
Pronunciation: wr-shp
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English worshipe "worthiness, respect, reverence paid to a divine being," from Old English weorthscipe "worthiness, respect," from weorth "worth, worthy" and -scipe "-ship (quality, condition)"1chiefly British: an important person -- used as a title for some officials2 a: great respect toward a divine being or supernatural power b: the outward showing of such respect3: too great admiration or devotion <worship of money>